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Which criteria ensures that symptoms of a disorder are not due to intellectual disability or global developmental delay?
Which criteria ensures that symptoms of a disorder are not due to intellectual disability or global developmental delay?
- Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social areas
- Symptoms may not become fully manifest until social demands exceed limited capacities
- Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period
- These disturbances are not better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay (correct)
Which specifier indicates the most severe form of autism spectrum disorder requiring substantial support?
Which specifier indicates the most severe form of autism spectrum disorder requiring substantial support?
- With or without accompanying language impairment
- Associated with a known medical or genetic condition
- Requiring very substantial support (level 3) (correct)
- Requiring substantial support (level 2)
In autism spectrum disorder, what aspect of communication is typically impaired?
In autism spectrum disorder, what aspect of communication is typically impaired?
- Impairments in pragmatics (correct)
- Phonology and phonetics
- Morphology and semantics
- Syntax and grammar
Which behavior is characterized by repetitive speech that mirrors what others say?
Which behavior is characterized by repetitive speech that mirrors what others say?
What are the functional consequences of restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests in autism spectrum disorder?
What are the functional consequences of restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests in autism spectrum disorder?
Which condition often co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder, making it challenging to diagnose both separately?
Which condition often co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder, making it challenging to diagnose both separately?
What is one of the functional consequences of deficits in social and communication abilities in individuals with ASD?
What is one of the functional consequences of deficits in social and communication abilities in individuals with ASD?
How can rigidity in individuals with ASD affect their families?
How can rigidity in individuals with ASD affect their families?
Which intervention goal for individuals with ASD focuses on maximizing independence and quality of life?
Which intervention goal for individuals with ASD focuses on maximizing independence and quality of life?
What is one way parents can be supported in coming to terms with and accepting the diagnosis of ASD?
What is one way parents can be supported in coming to terms with and accepting the diagnosis of ASD?
What is a common goal of intervention for individuals with ASD within the education system?
What is a common goal of intervention for individuals with ASD within the education system?
How does sensory sensitivity in individuals with ASD impact daily activities like eating and sleeping?
How does sensory sensitivity in individuals with ASD impact daily activities like eating and sleeping?
Which of the following is an example of perseverative speech in children with ASD?
Which of the following is an example of perseverative speech in children with ASD?
What characterizes the impaired pragmatics in individuals with ASD?
What characterizes the impaired pragmatics in individuals with ASD?
Which behavior is considered a part of restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests in individuals with ASD?
Which behavior is considered a part of restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests in individuals with ASD?
What is echolalia commonly observed in individuals with ASD?
What is echolalia commonly observed in individuals with ASD?
How do some individuals with ASD use perseverative speech as a coping mechanism?
How do some individuals with ASD use perseverative speech as a coping mechanism?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individuals with ASD regarding restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individuals with ASD regarding restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests?
